Budget Analyst 2 - 00195711

Georgia Department of Human Services; Gates (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services is offering a position for Budget Analyst 2 aimed at improving budgetary processes and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a relevant associate degree. Join our team to impact the welfare of Georgia's communities.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Generous benefits package

Telework opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fiscal analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes budgets and financial trends to recommend actions.
• Develops and revises budgets in accordance with regulations.
• Prepares reports for management based on budget analyses.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance

Job description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration (OBA) is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Analysis 2. This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Pay Grade: J

Under general supervision, develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation and recommends appropriate courses of action to management. Performs expenditure analyses and prepares budget-related financial summaries and recommendations for management review.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives and makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Consults with management to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Develops, prepares, analyzes, and/or revises annual operating budget, capital and/or zero base budgets and supporting schedules in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Maintains financial records and documentation.
• May assess financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends.
• May prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costing, or plans.
• May prepare budget amendments.
• May request budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
• Monitors budgets and identifies variances, surplus or deficit amounts, and solutions.
• Performs cost-benefit analyses.
• Prepares and generates department, state, and federal reports as required.
• Prepares reports and summaries based on budgetary analyses for management.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel and other components of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of fiscal analysis job- related experience;

OR

• Four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience;

OR

• Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or equivalent position.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

https://dhs.georgia.gov/

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.